Instrument Technicians - SHELL

ISC Constructors, L.L.C.; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Competitive wages

Job summary

ISC Constructors LLC seeks NCCER Certified Instrument Technicians with a minimum of 6 years of experience to join our maintenance-focused team. You will calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and replace process instruments across facilities, ensuring reliable operation and compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities include field calibration, loop checks, and reading P&ID diagrams. Strong knowledge of PLCs, electrical safety, and instrument documentation is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must have NCCER certification.
• Requires at least 6 years craft experience in instrumentation.
• Associate degree in Instrumentation or related field.
• Ability to read one-line schematics, P&ID, and ladder diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair and replace process instruments as part of maintenance program.
• Maintain instruments including valves, vibration monitors and related equipment.
• Pressure test pneumatic instruments and controllers for leaks and operation.
• Troubleshoot energized motor controls and PLC systems.
• Perform field calibration of transmitters, controllers, transducers, valves and recorders.
• Read schematics, P&ID and ladder diagrams to diagnose issues.

Skills

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Instrument repair

P&ID diagrams

Field calibration

PLC systems

Loop checks

OSHA safety

Education

Associate's degree in Instrumentation

NCCER Certification

Tools

VOM tester

AMP meter

Insulation tester

Job description

For over 35 years, ISC Constructors LLC has provided safe, high quality electrical, instrumentation and controls solutions to global leading industrial manufacturers. With offices in Baton Rouge, Beaumont, Houston, and Corpus Christi as well as job sites around the country, ISC has grown our team as high 3,000+ associates and offers full-service engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions throughout the United States.

The Position:

We are looking for positive, energetic NCCER Certified Instrument Technicians with a wide variety of abilities and a minimum of 6 years of experience, to compliment our experienced workforce. Applicants should have the ability to:

• Calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and replace process instruments as a part of the facility’s maintenance program
• Maintain process instruments including valves, vibration monitors and other instruments
• Pressure test pneumatic instruments for leaks, pneumatic instruments with controllers, transducers, and valves in service
• Perform troubleshooting on energized motor controls
• Size thermal-overloads, breakers, and fuses
• Conduct instrumentation evaluation and troubleshooting for electrical, pneumatic, electronic as well as programmable logic control (PLC) systems
• Involve in evaluation of instrument performance to identify optimization and enhancement opportunities
• Loop check electrical wiring for continuity and proper termination
• Perform field calibration of electronic instruments with transmitters, controllers, transducers, valves, and recorders in service
• Read, understand, correlate, and trouble-shoot from one-line schematics P & ID's, and ladder diagrams
• Knowledgeable in the use of electrical equipment testers including V.O.M., AMP meter and 1000-volt insulation tester
• Knowledgeable in communication and applicable electrical OSHA rules and regulations
• Ability to meet the cut score on the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Written Skill Assessment
• Ability to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug/alcohol test and applicable background checks
• Minimum 6 years craft-specific experience
• Minimum 4 years with NCCER Certification
• Associate's degree in Instrumentation

Other Information:

• Excellent wages and complete benefits package.
• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• ISC evaluates and hires applicants for employment based exclusively upon the applicant’s merit. No applicant will ever be required to pay money (or any other form of compensation) to an ISC employee in order to be hired by or considered for employment with ISC.
• This announcement is not intended to be a complete listing of all similar, miscellaneous, or incidental, duties, which may be required from day-to-day. ISC utilizes the multi-skill concept and expects all associates to perform other job requirements.
• Schedule - 40 Hours (5-8's) for approximately a month.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.